A record fleet of 90 boats will compete in the 2001 Finn European Championship in Malcesine, East bank of Lake Garda, Italy.

After 3 busy days of strict measurement and a practice race, racing will start Monday with 11 races scheduled until Saturday 7th. The competition is promising to be of the highest level with 24 countries represented and the best of Finn sailors. Mateusz Kusznierewicz will defend his title against many strong opponents. Sydney Silver medallist, Luca Devoti will feel at ease on his "home" waters despite the pressure expected. Michael Fellmann (GER) winner of Kiel week, Emilios Papathanasiou (ITA) who won the Riva Cup this year and Michael Maier (CZE), another "Lake" specialist will stand strong chances. Xavier Rohart (FRA), Karlo Kuret (CRO) and Sebastien Godefroid (BEL) will also be among the best experienced and trained to take the Tittle from Mateusz. Despite the absence of Sydney Gold Medallist, Iain Percy, the English "Armada" will not fail to display some "deadly" weapons. Percy's training partner, Andrew "Bart" Simpson is expected to show his full potential.

The "old guard" will also have to deal with the new generation. Stefan de Vries (NED), Kristian Aderman (SWE), Soren Holm (DEN) and some of the 20 Juniors will take the opportunity to measure up and show their fitness and abilities.

In any case and despite the fierce competition, Mateusz Kusznierewicz will not give up the fight. No.1 World ranked Finn sailor after winning Palma, Hyeres and the Spa regatta this year, narrowly missing on his second Olympic medal and 3 times World Champion Mateusz is still the "Hottest" favourite for the tittle.

Tom Burton (AUS) and Alison Young (GBR) hit the right note in the Laser and Laser Radial at ISAF Sailing World Cup Melbourne as they took out the top honours and qualification spots to the 2015 ISAF Sailing World Cup Final.

It was double Australian gold in the Paralympic classes. Matt Bugg (AUS) came out on top in the 2.4mR whilst London 2012 Paralympic SKUD18 gold medallists Dan Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch (AUS) were triumphant in the two person keelboat.

Lithuania's Juozas Bernotas came out on top in the Men's RS:X whilst Russia's Stefania Elfutina was triumphant in the Women's RS:X. Both sailors claim the first Abu Dhabi ISAF Sailing World Cup Final spots whilst Jock Calvert (AUS) and Joanna Sterling (AUS) picked up the Oceanic spots for the Emirati finale.

There was some fast paced action in the 49er and 49erFX Medal Races at ISAF Sailing World Cup Melbourne as Nathan Outteridge & Iain Jensen (AUS) and Maia & Ragna Agerup (NOR) claimed the honours and Abu Dhabi final spots.

A tight group of five young Papua New Guinean (PNG) Laser sailors are stepping up their 2015 Pacific Games competition program using this week's ISAF Sailing World Cup Melbourne. PNG is one of 33 countries represented at the important Oceanic event, the largest Olympic sailing regatta in the southern hemisphere.

Nicolai Sehested (DEN) and his TREFOR Match Racing Team clinched victory today at the Energa Sopot Match Race, Poland, the 10th stage and World Championship Event of the 2015 World Match Racing Tour (WMRT).

There was no stopping current, and five-time ISAF Match Racing World Champion Ian Williams (GBR), GAC Pindar today at the Energa Sopot Match Race as he swiftly dispatched his Quarter Final opponent Joachim Aschenbrenner (DEN) in three straight wins.

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) continues to address concerns and is taking steps to ensure the health and safety of all athletes who will be competing in the upcoming Aquece Rio, Olympic Test Event and the Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition.

Veteran Polish match racer and America's Cup helmsman Karol Jablonski skilfully played the gusty conditions today to lead the twelve strong field of teams at the end of Day 2 of Qualifying at the 2015 Energa Sopot Match Race.